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English: It will not be easy to communicate in Lome directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
- Internet: Slow-moving Internet can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
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Fits for families: Unfortunately, does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Lome is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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Freedom of speech: Freedom of speech is spelled out in the constitution. But local authorities are enforcing laws that will somewhat complicate the work of journalists and restrict freedom of speech for all citizens.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Lome.
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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Lome are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
- Expenses: The average monthly expenses of the average resident is pretty low and around $950.
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Quality of life: The standard of living in Lome is poor. Lome has one of the lowest living standards, according to every year surveys.
- Safety: The crime rate is low, but this does not mean that you need to stop being vigilant at night.
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Female friendly: Women are still not only dependent on the will of men, but also systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation and discrimination on the basis of gender.
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Entertainment: Unfortunately, Lome does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.
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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
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Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points that provide free Wi-Fi, and those that do have a weak Internet signal, so in many cafes wifi Internet is available only at a low speed.
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Healthcare: The level of local medical institutions is very low, there are no modern clinics. There is a certain lack of modern medical equipment and qualified personnel.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Lome has very low salaries as low as $49 a month.
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Education: In terms of the quality of education , students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.
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Nightlife: The nightlife in Lome is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
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Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.
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Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.
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Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.
